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One night, MacKenzie Olson, a senior at Watford City High School, got the email of her life. She had been nominated for a chance to sing in the Honor Choir at Carnegie Hall, New York City. She told her mom, Kristine, and they were excited, but nothing was set in stone. She still had to submit an audition recording, performing biography, and a few other things to be considered for the choir. Then they had to wait. Three months later and the results came back. MacKenzie was selected to sing with...
A lot of high school students have their eyes set on graduation day. Emerson Giese, a senior at Fort Benton High School, sets her vision on making the world a better place for all young adults. Giese, the granddaughter of Bainville native Billie Giese, has recently released a book, "The Miserable Lives Of The Perfect Ones," at the age of 18. Emerson explained that her parents, Richland County natives Monte and Jeanna Giese, have always encouraged their children to find a passion and produce...
(Glasgow, MT) – U.S. Senator Jon Tester will hold three in-person, public farm bill listening sessions in Eastern Montana this Tuesday, Jan. 10 and Wednesday, Jan. 11 in Eastern Montana to hear directly from ag producers, community leaders, and local officials in preparation for negotiating the 2023 Farm Bill. This first round of Tester’s farm bill listening sessions will take place in Glasgow, Plentywood, and Sidney. Scheduling details can be found below: Glasgow Farm Bill Listening Session: Tuesday, Jan. 10, 1-2:15 p.m., Cottonwood Inn & Sui...
In the story entitled “Richland County Officials Sworn Into Office Dec. 30” that appeared on page 1A in the Jan. 4 issue, it says Tim Tharp is Deputy Superintendent and Amy Metz is Deputy County Treasurer, Tim Tharp should just be Superintendent and Amy Metz should just be County Treasurer....
Sidney, MT (Jan. 6) – Luke Eugene Eggers was the first baby born at Sidney Health Center in 2023. Laci Morton and Taylor Eggers, Watford City, ND, welcomed their baby boy on Jan. 1 at 5:39 p.m. He weighed 6 pounds 9 ounces and measured 20 inches long. As the first baby born at Sidney Health Center in 2023, Luke and his parents received a gift basket full of baby items valued at more than $200 from the Sidney Health Center Caring Corner Gift Shop and Good Cents Store Volunteers. Although Luke w...
Colonel Brandon Solberg announces the promotion of Trooper Preston Langer to Sergeant. Langer became a member of the North Dakota Highway Patrol in September 2014. He attended the Highway Patrol Academy and graduated in February 2015. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in criminal justice with a minor in business administration from the University of Wisconsin, Platteville. Trooper Langer was initially stationed in Watford City as a motor carrier enforcement trooper beginning February 2015...
Boys & Girls Clubs of the MonDak is proud to announce Bexlie Klein, Lucas Stevens, and Isaac Perez as the December Members of the Month! Bexlie is one of our half day kindergarteners at the Club and is the daughter of Tyler Wacha and Sara Klein and has three siblings. Bexlie is in Mrs. Lund's Kindergarten class where she loves learning the alphabet and doing her homework. When she is at the Boys & Girls Club, she enjoys playing outside. When Bexlie grows up, she plans on working at the Boys &...
The law firm of Netzer, Krautter & Brown, P.C. is pleased to announce that Ryan Alexander Payne has joined the firm's Sidney office as an associate attorney. Ryan Payne attended the University of South Carolina, where he received a degree in political science. Payne earned his law degree and an MBA degree from the University of Montana. During graduate school he focused on corporate, transactional, bankruptcy and aviation matters. He also studied comparative law and Mandarin in Shanghai, China....
The deadline to register for the 10th Annual Montana Farmers Union Women’s Conference is fast approaching. Women have until Wednesday, Jan. 18, to register for the event planned for Feb. 10-12 at Fairmont Hot Springs. Tickets cover the full weekend and include a discounted student rate option. Women also can opt for a one-day ticket for Friday and/or Saturday. This year’s event celebrates connections formed through the event’s history as well as Montana’s farming heritage, with hands-on workshops and breakout sessions, panel discuss...
Amazing Floors & More, Watford City, officially opened their doors over the summer, but flooring is nothing new to owners Susan and James Collins. The couple initially owned and operated G.F.S. Enterprise Corporation, a flooring installation company, which Amazing Floors is under. But with 20+ years of experience, they found themselves in a position to expand, teach the trade, and eventually pass the torch. It seems flooring was in their future as Susan is the fourth generation of her family...
On Monday, Dec. 26 at approximately 6:29 p.m. CST on Hwy 85-mile marker 177 approximately 6 miles south of Williston, ND there was a head on collision that resulted in a fatality. A 2008 Ford F-150, driven by Betty Lee, a 61-year-old female, Sidney, MT, was traveling northbound on Highway 85. The Ford lost control as it negotiated the curve. The Ford entered the southbound lanes and struck a 2021 Ram 5500, driven by Michael Deck, a 31-year-old male, McPherson, KS, that was traveling southbound. The driver of the Ford was ejected and pronounced...
In The Roundup’s Dec. 26 issue some of “Top Stories 2022” stories needed to be updated to the present time. The following stories were affected: Rise & Restore Small Business Summit (page 18A); Elks Summer State Convention (page 12A) and Peace Officers Ceremony (page 19A). Online versions of these stories have been updated....
The Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame will celebrate the 15th class of inductions into the Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame Saturday, February 11 at the Heritage Inn in Great Falls. The inductees were chosen from a field of candidates nominated by the general public. Inductees are honored for their notable contributions to the history and culture of Montana. There is still time to register for the Inductee Recognition Ceremony Brunch, which begins at 10:30 a.m. to celebrate the notable accomplishments and lasting legacies of the inductees to the Montana...
Bismarck, ND - Gov. Doug Burgum has announced the appointment of Governor's Office Chief Operating Officer Tammy Miller, Border States former CEO, to succeed Lt. Gov. Brent Sanford as lieutenant governor of North Dakota. Miller begins her new role on Jan. 3. Miller has served as chief operating officer in the Governor's Office since April 2020, working with cabinet agencies to enhance citizen focus, drive innovation and improve the delivery of government services. She had previously served as...
Helena, MT – Governor Greg Gianforte has announced his administration has filed its briefing in the appeal of a judge’s decision denying the state’s petition for stay after the Biden Administration approved the American Prairie Reserve’s request to graze bison on Bureau of Land Management land in northeast Montana. In briefing, entitled a Statement of Reasons (statement) and submitted to the U.S. Department of the Interior’s Board of Land Appeals, the Gianforte administration again requested a stay of the decision pending appeal, highlight...
Helena - Kick off the New Year right with a First Day Hike at a state park near you. On Jan. 1, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will host First Day Hikes at Flathead Lake State Park (Wayfarers, West Shore, and Lone Pine units), Travelers' Rest State Park, Missouri Headwaters State Park, First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park, Spring Meadow Lake State Park, Pictograph Cave State Park and Makoshika State Park. Being immersed in nature has never been more important for your mental health and...
Helena, MT - Following Governor Greg Gianforte’s $309 million investment to expand access to reliable broadband, Department of Administration (DOA) Director Misty Ann Giles announced Montana is helping lead the nation in planning for the next round of broadband investments. “Montana continues to make an impression on other states in how we are leading our broadband program and making investments to close the digital divide,” Director Giles said. “We look forward to continuing our work to bring affordable, reliable broadband to more Montana...
On Monday, Dec. 26 at approximately 6:29 p.m. CST on Hwy 85 mile marker 177 approximately 6 miles south of Williston, ND there was a head on collision that resulted in a fatality. A 2008 Ford F-150, driven by Betty Lee, a 61-year-old female, Sidney, MT, was traveling northbound on Highway 85. The Ford lost control as it negotiated the curve. The Ford entered the southbound lanes and struck a 2021 Ram 5500, driven by Michael Deck, a 31-year-old male, McPherson, KS, that was traveling southbound. The driver of the Ford was ejected and pronounced...
On Aug. 28, Mike and Diane Obergfell had the start of what would become the worst nightmare of anyone's life. Mike had cancer. That day, Mike went into the ER for pain and was diagnosed. Then, after 30 days more of biopsies, tests, and the aggravating wait for results, it was decided. The Sidney farmer, rancher, oil field, and Sidney Sugars worker, Mike Obergfell, had stage 4 metastatic stomach cancer. Still, new biopsy results may change that. When he was initially diagnosed, the biopsies showe...
In 2022, Badlands Search and Rescue has been pleased to add two new members to their team. K9s Copper and Daisy Mae are two purebred bloodhounds that were purchased, and are being trained by two different members of BSAR to be used for scent and man trailing. Copper was purchased in April 2022 from K4 Bloodhounds, Miles City, by Matthew Earl. The breeder uses Copper's dam for blood trailing and several of their pups have been purchased for that reason, but Copper is the first of the breeder's...
North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) has launched a new online licensing system for child care providers. The modern, online system replaces a manual paper process. The easy-to-use web-based system allows individuals to conveniently apply to become a licensed or self-declared child care provider, submit renewals, provide required documentation and conduct related business. “Our goal is to use technology to streamline the licensing process for providers. They can now submit CPR training cards, background checks and other required d...
